Bio

Dan McNeil was born in Toronto in October of 1962. He grew up in a home surrounded by books and music, ensuring that he would have a love for both. When he got older, his love of all things trivial led him to make an appearance when he was 16 years old on the CBC television show "Trivia" where his team managed to make it all the way to the finals. He spent much of the 80's playing in bands around Ottawa, later writing and recording two albums of original pop rock with his cousin and song-writing partner Steve Casey. The two had some success, winning a number of song-writing contests including the prestigious NSAI (National Songwriters Association International) competition in 2002. (You can check out some of their work here: www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_details/1734763)

Dan spent 24 years at CHRO TV in Ottawa as a camera operator and later as senior editor for the station, often composing much of the music for many of their local productions. It was during this time that he decided to try penning a novel. His first book, "The Judas Apocalypse" was published in 2008. He fully enjoyed the experience and decided to write another. His latest offering is "Can’t Buy Me Love," a light hearted romp about a heist during the Beatle's first visit to the United States in 1964, to be released in the summer of 2012.